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Luvas-40 Tablet 10's

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's

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Composition

FLUVASTATIN-40MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Luvas-40 Tablet 10's

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines called 'statins' primarily used to lower raised bad cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) levels. Luvas-40 Tablet 10's also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. High cholesterol known as hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When the cholesterol level is high in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged that finally contributes to coronary heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. 

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's contains Fluvastatin that works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase an enzyme that produces cholesterol. Thereby, it decreases the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) by the liver. Thus, Luvas-40 Tablet 10's reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by preventing the release of excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of the brain and heart.

Take Luvas-40 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Luvas-40 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience stomach pain, nausea, headache, indigestion, or difficulty sleeping. Most of these side effects of Luvas-40 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Luvas-40 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using Luvas-40 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's . You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's to avoid pregnancy. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Luvas-40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Avoid taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's if you have liver disease, including high levels of certain liver enzymes such as transaminases.  If you are about to undergo an operation, inform your doctor that you are taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's .

Uses of Luvas-40 Tablet 10's

Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

Medicinal Benefits

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's contains Fluvastatin used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients whose cholesterol levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Luvas-40 Tablet 10's inhibits HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the body that is essential to make cholesterol. Thereby, it decreases the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) by the liver. Also, Luvas-40 Tablet 10's reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the excess cholesterol deposition in the brain and the heart's major blood vessels. 

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Luvas-40 Tablet 10's

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Difficulty in sleeping
  • Myalgia (muscle pain)

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Luvas-40 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have thyroid disorder (hypothyroidism), serious infection, very low blood pressure, low blood potassium, diabetes, kidney, liver, or muscle problems, please inform your doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's . Avoid using Luvas-40 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's . You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's to avoid pregnancy. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Luvas-40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Maintain a low-fat diet along with Luvas-40 Tablet 10's for effective results. If you are taking or have taken fusidic acid (antibiotic) orally or by an injection in the last 7 days, inform your doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's as this combination may cause severe muscle problems. Avoid taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's if you have liver disease, including high levels of certain liver enzymes such as transaminases.  If you are about to undergo an operation, inform your doctor that you are taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's . 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Luvas-40 Tablet 10's may have interaction with other medicines used to lower bad cholesterol (gemfibrozil, niacin, cholestyramine), antifungal (fluconazole), anticonvulsant (phenytoin), antibiotic (rifampicin, fusidic acid), a medicine used to treat gout (colchicine), antidiabetic (glibenclamide), immunosuppressant (cyclosporine), blood thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption with Luvas-40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of liver problems.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have thyroid disorder (hypothyroidism), severe infection, very low blood pressure, low blood potassium, diabetes, kidney, liver, or muscle problems, please inform your doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GEMFIBROZIL
  • NIACIN
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • COLCHICINE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • WARFARIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • FUSIDIC ACID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low-fat diet. Limit your intake of dairy products made with whole milk and red meat. Prefer skim milk and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
  • Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, whole grains, nuts, and cut down beverages, processed and sugary foods.
  • Do regular exercises such as swimming, cycling, walking, or dancing and focus on losing weight as obesity also raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • Luvas-40 Tablet 10's may give abnormal blood test values for liver and muscle.
  • Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's to monitor cholesterol levels in the blood and liver functioning.
  • Prolonged use of Luvas-40 Tablet 10's may affect your skeletal muscle causing myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. 
  • Regular monitoring of Liver function test (LFT) is required as there might be an increase in liver enzymes in rare cases. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

High cholesterol known as hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When there is a high cholesterol level in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged that finally contributes to heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. Eating high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing food/drinks and genetic factors are the primary causes of high cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol found in our body, i.e. good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Good cholesterol is good for our heart and helps in reducing the bad cholesterol from our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke. 

Country of origin

India
Other Info - LUV0038

FAQs

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's contains Fluvastatin which works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the body that is essential to make cholesterol. Thereby, it decreases the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) by the liver. Also, Luvas-40 Tablet 10's reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of the brain and heart.
You are not recommended to take Luvas-40 Tablet 10's with fusidic acid (antibiotic) as it may increase the risk of severe muscle problems called rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue). Also, inform your doctor if you are taking or have taken fusidic acid (antibiotic) orally or by an injection in the last 7 days. However, please consult a doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's with any other medicines.
Luvas-40 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase blood sugar levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes. Also, inform your doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's if you are diabetic.
You are recommended to avoid eating foods rich in fat or cholesterol and caffeine as it may increase side effects.
Luvas-40 Tablet 10's may be used to prevent or reduce the risk of a heart attack in certain patients with coronary artery disease (damage or blockage of coronary arteries due to build-up of plaque). Luvas-40 Tablet 10's decreases the excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of the heart.
You are not recommended to stop taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Luvas-40 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Luvas-40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's is a Category X pregnancy drug and is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's as it may be unsafe for the baby. However, please consult a doctor before taking Luvas-40 Tablet 10's .

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Unsafe

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for patients with Liver diseases/conditions as it may worsen the condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Luvas-40 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Luvas-40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 10 years of age. If it is highly required, it has to be determined by the doctor.

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